creation (literary, artistic, etc.)

Contains one-hundred illustrated, hand-lettered quotations meant to inspire and encourage.

Looks at the night in which nineteenth-century British author Mary Shelley created "Frankenstein.".

"A collection of the true stories that inspired 202 of the world's most famous books"--.

"What happens when a creative girl makes a massive mess? She blames it on a narwhal, of course! But what happens when a narwhal magically appears to defend himself? A hilarious battle of wits begins"--Publisher.

"Offers . . . insight into what really matters to aspiring artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. Gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work"--Provided by publisher.

"A broad and varied collection of creative pieces resulting from a collaborative experiment: forty-four creators responded to a creative prompt provided by a co-contributor"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the true stories of teens who risked their lives serving their country in wartime.

Looks at the different creative things made by hands, such as paintings, bouquets, and a hat.

"... offers a behind-the-scenes look at how books get made, from idea to publication, and gives [the reader] insight into the writing processes of some of the biggest and most talented YA authors writing today"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of collages by Lynda Barry that explores the themes of memory and the writing process.